“Week in Paradise” winner announced, as Amberly’s Place meets fundraising goal

FOX 9's Adam Klepp reports

YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) - Amberly’s Place, along with support from the Yuma community, has helped over three thousand victims of abuse.

Saturday was the end of their biggest fundraiser of the year.

They exceeded their goal of $50,000, all of that money coming from the Yuma community.

As Ecexutive Director Tori Bourguignon says this year's fundraiser was particularly important.

“We’re feeling the effects of the economy. We’re feeling the cost of gas prices going up. All of that increases the cost of doing business," aid.

The money raised will go toward food, baby formula, bus tickets, hotel rooms, and whatever else victims of violence need to get them through their time of need.

Jillinda Freeman, a board member, says she wants the community to continue to support Amberly's Place, and learn more about the services they offer.

“I invite the public to come to Amberly's Place, take a tour, learn more about the ways we help the Yuma community," Freeman said.

Bourguignon said she knows Amberly's Place isn’t the only non-profit feeling the economic pinch.

“To be able to reach our goal this year speaks volumes about the community,” she said.

Now as for the winner of the Week in Paradise, congratulations to Charles Lakin.

The full list of winners is as follows:

Hawaiian Getaway sponsored by Brian Butcher of Yuma Edward Jones - Charles Lakin 

Disneyland Getaway sponsored by YUMA INSURANCE, INC - Jack Spratt 

Deep-Sea Excursion sponsored by Republic Services - Sharon Merz

Knotts Berry Farm sponsored by Sign Pro & Del Outdoor Advertising - Brenda Blackstock Raybon 

California Beach Getaway sponsored by 1st Bank Yuma - Jack Spratt 

Vegas Getaway sponsored by PCC - Pilkington Construction Company - Amy Seeley

Grand Canyon Getaway Sponsored by Foothills Bank -Rosie Santana of Somerton Police Department -Arizona

White Mountain Getaway sponsored by AEA Federal Credit Union - Robert Cowan 

Weekend Getaway sponsored by Arizona Child and Family Advocacy Network - Linda Gaut 

Staycation winner - Reynaldo Galindo